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Zero Tolerance 0235 vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$200Cheapest
US$236Most expensive
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Slipjoint
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Nail nick
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Gentleman's KnifeCollectors Looking For Premium Slipjoint
Everyday CarryUtility TasksTactical Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Locking BladeTactical Use Requiring Locking Mechanism
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality Materials And BuildExceptional Edge Retention With CPM 20cv SteelLightweight And Balanced DesignDeep Carry Pocket Clip For Discreet CarryStonewashed Finish Hides Wear Well
Lightweight Yet Strong And DurableSmooth And Fast Blade Deployment With Kvt Ball Bearing SystemSecure And Reliable Frame LockAttractive Black And Green Anodized Color SchemeComfortable Handle With Carbon Fiber And Titanium
Common complaints
Slipjoint Mechanism May Not Suit Users Preferring A LockPrice Is Considered High By Some Buyers
Relatively Pricey Compared To Some Competitors (as Noted By Some Users)
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